Tory lords and baroness Brady of west ham parish are trying to stall it and the premier League is against it.
They want the bill to be given to the clubs first so they have a chance to scrutinize it and make changes with how they and their business will be regulated.
Don't you just love how this country operates.
Brady and the PL are probably petrified of all the skeletons in the cupboard the regulator would find.
Tory lords and baroness Brady of west ham parish are trying to stall it and the premier League is against it.
They want the bill to be given to the clubs first so they have a chance to scrutinize it and make changes with how they and their business will be regulated.
Don't you just love how this country operates.
This is just what you would expect vested interests to do, as they do in all sorts of industries. They are entitled to say what they want, but they shouldn't be decision-makers.
I do think Lisa Nandy gets it because I've heard her speak about her own involvement with Wigan Athletic as the local MP. She's not really a football fan and doesn't pretend to be, but she has understood what a professional football club is to local people. On that basis, she's a good person to have behind the bill.
Brief update, as i've just caught up with this and not been following at all closely previously; the regulator now apparently exists 'in shadow form' if anyone was in doubt. It has a staff of 30 and is to based in Manchester. I came across this job ad on reed which confirms as much. This particular job, and presumably the regulator becoming operational, is subject to the bill progressing.
Salary: £52,082 - £61,084 + benefits (including a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%)
Contract type: Fixed term
We lead the Government's work on the future governance of football. At present, the Shadow Football Regulator comprises over thirty members of staff, led by an interim Chief Operating Officer, undertaking a range of activities in preparation for passage of the Football Governance Bill, which is currently in Parliament.
The Shadow Football Regulator is a dedicated team within DCMS which is responsible for setting up the Independent Football Regulator. It is ensuring the Regulator has the right skills, governance and corporate functions so it can start work as soon as possible after the Bill receives Royal Assent.
This post, and its recruitment, is dependent on progress of the Bill, and the intention is for this role to transfer to the Regulator once it's legally established.
Please note that the Independent Football Regulator will be based in Greater Manchester, but an exact location has yet to be determined.
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
Overseeing the successful live operational delivery of the Independent Football Regulators digital products and services.
Managing service-related risks and escalations where required.
Providing high quality support functions to a diverse stakeholder network, including 1st line support for service inquiries and escalations.
Supplier relationship and contract management, ensuring that a high quality of service is provided by all suppliers, in accordance with agreed KPIs and SLAs.
Leading the change management and transition activities, associated with the delivery of the IFRs digital products and services into live operation.
Supporting internal and external stakeholders in the adoption of new technologies, providing training, developing guidance and supporting materials.
Managing incidents, requests, changes and escalation processes, ensuring timely responses, accurate reporting and establishing service improvement activities.
Ownership of major incidents, ensuring coordination of resolving parties, effective communication to stakeholders and post incident reviews.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of digital products and services, gathering user feedback, monitoring performance and completion of internal service reviews to inform the strategic vision for the IFRs digital services.
Supporting the Business Analyst and Product Manager in the identification and development of problem statements and prioritisation of deliverables.
Working with commercial counterparts to agree contractual terms and agreements with suppliers of the IFRs digital products and services.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience of the delivery of user centred digital products and services, into and within a live operational environment.
Proficient in change management, including the transition and user adoption of digital products and services.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including supplier relationship and performance management.
Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management and coordinating resources to meet delivery timelines.
Experience working within an AGILE delivery environment, as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in the design and implementation of operational processes that enable effective service delivery.
Desirable Skills:
Relevant professional certifications in IT service management or working towards the required levels (e.g. ITIL 4).
Experience working in digital delivery within a regulatory environment.
Experience of GDS assessments and knowledge of GDS service standards.
Experience setting up a new organisation or function.
Relevant professional certifications in IT project management or working towards the required levels (e.g. AGILE or PRINCE2).
Understanding of data privacy and protection.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £52,082, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes £15,088 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home
26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years’ service
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice
3 days of paid volunteering leave
Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave
Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year
Occupational sick pay
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice
Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks
Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day-to-day work
Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!
How To Apply
You will be redirected to a careers site to complete your application.
Comments
Brady and the PL are probably petrified of all the skeletons in the cupboard the regulator would find.
I do think Lisa Nandy gets it because I've heard her speak about her own involvement with Wigan Athletic as the local MP. She's not really a football fan and doesn't pretend to be, but she has understood what a professional football club is to local people. On that basis, she's a good person to have behind the bill.
https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/service-delivery-manager/55186358
Service Delivery Manager
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 24th June 2025
Location: Manchester
Salary: £52,082 - £61,084 + benefits (including a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%)
Contract type: Fixed term
We lead the Government's work on the future governance of football. At present, the Shadow Football Regulator comprises over thirty members of staff, led by an interim Chief Operating Officer, undertaking a range of activities in preparation for passage of the Football Governance Bill, which is currently in Parliament.
The Shadow Football Regulator is a dedicated team within DCMS which is responsible for setting up the Independent Football Regulator. It is ensuring the Regulator has the right skills, governance and corporate functions so it can start work as soon as possible after the Bill receives Royal Assent.
This post, and its recruitment, is dependent on progress of the Bill, and the intention is for this role to transfer to the Regulator once it's legally established.
Please note that the Independent Football Regulator will be based in Greater Manchester, but an exact location has yet to be determined.
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
Person Specification
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:
Essential Requirements:
Desirable Skills:
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £52,082, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes £15,088 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:
How To Apply
You will be redirected to a careers site to complete your application.